India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 Highlights andAward Ceremony: Bangladesh U19 beat India U19 by 59 runs to win back-to-back titles in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 final played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 8.


Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim Tamim proudly lifts the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup trophy and shares the historic moment with his teammate and nation, which has endured some turbulent times recently.
With a remarkable display of teamwork, resilience, and skill, the young Tigers etched their name in history, claiming the prestigious title and the prize money cheque of USD 150,000. This victory shows the rising talent in Bangladesh cricket, inspiring the next generation to dream big and achieve greatness on the international stage.

Indian players receive runners-up medal and runners-up prize money of US Dollars 75,000

Bangladesh U19 claimed the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 title with a stunning 59-run victory over India U19 in Dubai. Defending 198, Bangladesh's bowlers delivered exceptional spells, led by Azizul Hakim Tamim (3/8), Iqbal Hasan Emon (3/24), and Al Fahad (2/34).
India U19 were bundled out for 139 in 35.2 overs despite resistance from skipper Mohammed Amaan (26) and Hardik Raj (24). Bangladesh's disciplined bowling dismantled India's batting lineup, sealing their second consecutive U19 Asia Cup triumph. Earlier, Bangladesh U19 posted 198, setting up a low-scoring thriller. Their comprehensive performance underscored their dominance in the tournament.

Bangladesh U19 bowling spells

India U19 139 in 35.2 overs

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OUT! Azizul Hakim dismisses Chetan Sharma (10 off 12) and Bangladesh U19 defend their title and are the champions of ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024!
India U19 139 in 35.2 overs; BAN U19 beat IND U19 by 59 runs
The last Indian batting pair is not going down without a fight as they are trying to put a price on their wicket and have grown the stand to 15 runs quickly
India U19 139/9 in 35 overs (Target 199) Chetan Sharma 10* Yudhajit Guha 5* ; 60 runs needed off 90 balls
LBW! Hardik Raj (24 off 21) is caught plumb by Azizul Hakim, who takes his second wicket in two overs. The left-handed batter put up a fight with two boundaries in the last over but Azizul was quick to end that fightback!India U19 are down to their last batter now as Yudhajit Guha comes in
India U19 129/9 in 33.4 overs (Target 199) Chetan Sharma 0* Yudhajit Guha 5* ; 70 runs needed off 98 balls

CLEAN BOWLED! Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim strikes with the wicket of his counterpart Mohammad Amaan (26 off 65) as the ball goes through the bat and pads to take the middle stumps. Forgetting the number of times that happened today while Bangladesh U19 have surely done the fatal damage to India U19 in this final in Dubai
India U19 119/8 in 32.1 overs (Target 199) Hardik Raj 19* Chetan Sharma 0*; 80 runs needed off 107 balls
CATCH DROPPED AT DEEP THIRD MAN! Hardik Raj gets a lifeline at 10 runs as his attempted upper cut off Maruf Mridha comfortably sailed to Rizan Hossain, who made a mess of the chance!
India U19 115/7 in 31 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 26* Hardik Raj 15*; 84 runs needed off 114 balls
100 comes up for India U19 as skipper Mohammed Amaan continues to hold on to one end to keep the title chances alive. Meanwhile Hardik Raj announces his arrival at the crease with a boundary to the fine leg boundary off Debasish Sarkar
India U19 102/7 in 28.4 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 23* Hardik Raj 6*; 97 runs needed off 128 balls

CAUGHT BEHIND! Kiran Chormale (1 off 9) is gone after a short stay as Al Fahad successfully replaces Iqbal Emon for the seventh Indian wicket! Bangladesh U19 are marching towards back-to-back U19 Asia Cup titles!
India U19 92/7 in 26.4 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 20* Hardik Raj 0*; 107 runs needed off 140 balls
Interesting bowling change by Bangladesh captain Azizul as he takes off Iqbal Emon from bowling and brought Al Fahad to the bowling attack. Why change something that's working?
India U19 85/6 in 25.3 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 14* Kiran Chormale 1*

CAUGHT BEHIND AGAIN! Iqbal Hasan Emon is on fire with his third wicket in the second over! Harvansh Singh (6 off 6) is the latest to be gone as Indian wickets are falling like a house of cards!Kiran Chormale is the new batter in at No. 8
India U19 82/6 in 23.2 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 12* Kiran Chormale 0*
Heart-in-the-mouth moment for India fans as a loud and confident appeal for caught behind against skipper Mohammed Amaan is rejected by the umpire. Debasish Sarkar troubles Amaan with his turn again
India U19 76/5 in 22.2 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 10* Harvansh Singh 2*
WICKET! Iqbal Emon strikes again as Nikhil Kumar is caught behind for a two-ball duck! Suddenly India U19 are not the favourite to win this low-scoring final! Harvansh Singh Pangalia walks in at No. 7
India U19 73/5 in 21 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 10* Harvansh Singh 0*

CAUGHT BEHIND! Karthikeya KP (21 runs off 43 balls) is taken cleanly by Farid Hassan this time to the delight of Iqbal Emon, who once again is doing the job for his country! India are in deep trouble at 73/4 while Nikhil Kumar comes to bat at No. 6
India U19 73/4 in 20.4 overs (Target 199) Mohammed Amaan 10* Nikhil Kumar 0*
Bangladesh U19 use their trump card as they bring Debasish Sarkar to bowling. The leg spinner surprises everyone with the amount of turn he extracted from the first over. Indian batters have been facing him on the backfoot so far
India U19 73/3 in 20.1 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 21* Mohammed Amaan 10*
The partnership for the fourth wicket grows to 27 runs as Karthikeya KC and Amaan are in no hurry with their shotmaking and are looking to punish only the bad deliveries. Their stand has certainly quieted the stadium, which is mostly occupied by Bangladesh fans
India U19 71/3 in 19 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 21* Mohammed Amaan 8*
4,4! Karthikeya hits two pull shots to the fine-leg and deep square-leg boundaries as Rizan Hossain went looking for the pads after managing to do so earlier in the over. The batter reminds him you can't be a one-trick pony!
India U19 66/3 in 17 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 18* Mohammed Amaan 6*

Heated argument between Amaan and Iqbal Emon at the end of the latest over as the two could be seen arguing as the action retired after a short break. Bangladesh U19 captain joined in well in the banter. Low-scoring thriller, comical goof-ups and heated arguments, everything is happening in this U19 continental showdown!
India U19 58/3 in 15.5 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 13* Mohammed Amaan 5*
Maiden over by Iqbal Emon as runs have come to a standstill with just a run in one over! One hopes that these batters don't play dots one too many
India U19 51/3 in 15 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 8* Mohammed Amaan 5*

COMEDY OF ERRORS! Bangladesh U19 concedes three runs off an over throw following a mix-up between Karthikeya and Amaan, which looked fatal until pacer Iqbal Emon went for the throw at the wrong end! The amount of inexperience among these teenagers is palpable! Meanwhile 50 comes up for India U19
India U19 51/3 in 13.5 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 8* Mohammad Amaan 5*
Mohammed Amaan survives a direct hit as the batter just managed to put the bat beyond the crease. Saved by one frame as the replays suggest! Meanwhile, Semifinals star performer Iqbal Emons comes to bowling and tests Amaan with a bouncer!
India U19 48/3 in 12.5 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 8* Mohammad Amaan 2*

BIG BLOW FOR INDIA U19! Andre Siddarth (20 off 35) as he goes for a drive against Rizan only to find the inside edge off an inswinger that went on to take the stumps. This is a severe jolt as the partnership was taking a shape while India captain Mohammad Amaan walks in
India U19 44/3 in 11.5 overs (Target 199) Karthikeya KP 7* Mohammad Amaan 0*
CATCH DROPPED! Karthikeya dropped behind the stumps by Farid Hassan as Maruf Mridha forced the batter into an outside edge. The catch should have been taken asKarthikeya and Siddarth KC are building steady partnership. It's Siddharth, who is driving it at the moment as he brought some momentum with a gorgeous straight drive in the over before.
Bowling change by Bangladesh as Rizan Hossain replaces Al Fahad
India U19 44/2 in 11.3 overs (Target 199) Andre Siddarth C 20* Karthikeya KP 7*
Maruf Mridha with another disciplined over as he bowls five dots and a double to Andre Siddarth. India U19 won't mind the slow run rate early on as the target is not that huge
India U19 35/2 in 9.3 overs (Target 199) Andre Siddarth C 15* Karthikeya KP 4*
Maruf Mridha gives away just a run in the latest over while forcing Karthikeya into a poorly executed pull shot, which just missed the short fielder at deep mid-wicket by a bit! Al Fahad continues from the other end
India U19 28/2 in 7.3 overs (Target 199) Andre Siddarth C 10* Karthikeya KP 2*
Both teams have showcased remarkable prowess throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an enthralling contest with the prestigious title at stake.
India U19 enters the final as the most successful team in the tournament's history, chasing their record-extending ninth title. Despite a shaky start marked by a group-stage defeat to Pakistan, the Indian side rebounded with authority.
Their semi-final win over Sri Lanka, anchored by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive batting and Ayush Mhatre's dependable performances, underscores their ability to thrive under pressure. With an enviable combination of attacking flair and strategic depth, India's top order, supported by a disciplined bowling attack, looks well-equipped to challenge any opposition.
Bangladesh U19, the defending champions, have displayed remarkable consistency, advancing to their second consecutive Asia Cup final. Their journey has been defined by a clinical approach, particularly with the ball. The semi-final victory over Pakistan highlighted their bowling strength, led by tournament spearhead Md. Al Fahad. Complemented by the versatile Azizul Hakim, who has excelled with both bat and ball, Bangladesh's squad exudes balance and composure, critical in high-stakes games.
Sunday's clash is not just a contest of skills but also a test of character. While India's explosive batting lineup, featuring the dynamic Suryavanshi and the reliable Mhatre, aims to dominate the game, they face a formidable challenge in Bangladesh's disciplined bowling arsenal. Conversely, Bangladesh will rely on their ability to build pressure through early breakthroughs and capitalize on India's potential vulnerabilities.
The Dubai track is likely to offer assistance to both batters and bowlers, ensuring a balanced game. The team that can adapt better to the conditions and handle the pressure of the occasion will likely emerge victorious.
As cricket fans eagerly await the culmination of this week-long spectacle, the final between these two cricketing giants promises to be a fitting conclusion. Will India reclaim the crown and reaffirm their dominance, or will Bangladesh secure back-to-back titles and further cement their rising stature in youth cricket? The answer lies in what is set to be a gripping encounter.